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An anticipated discussion on making mask-wearing mandatory for all Windsor-Essex public school children didn’t happen as intended on Tuesday night.
As a result of a majority vote by members of the Greater Essex County District School Board, the issue was removed from the board meeting’s agenda on the grounds that it had already been discussed earlier this year.
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Kingsville-based GECDSB trustee Julia Burgess tried to bring up the subject with a notice of motion which was ruled out of order.
WINDSOR, ONT. All elementary and secondary school students are being ordered to transition to online/remote learning starting on Monday, according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Medical officer of health Dr. Wajid Ahmed is issuing a Section 22 Order. Media Statement Regarding School Closures for Students Next Week https://t.co/hJElJvRoHE WEC Health Unit (@TheWECHU) December 10, 2020 Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in Windsor and Essex County and the evidence of ongoing community transmission, I am issuing a Section 22 order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, that requires all elementary and secondary school students to transition to online/remote learning effective Monday, December 14,” said Ahmed.